The problem is that they have to be far to one side, to counteract how far the opposition is to their side, such that we meet in the middle. I don't have a problem with more REASONABLE gun control laws. But as the vocal anti-gunners out here have made it known, they want something close to a full ban, and see each new gun control law (even those not needed) as a stepping stone to that ultimate goal.

— Posted by Lightfoot3

Good post. "Reasonable regulation" is anti gun people's speak for one step closer to total confiscation and elimination. They will never be satisfied with anything less and they will never be honest about it.

disgusted2010Jan 20, 2015

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Too bad their leadership doesn't represent the general population's views on basic controls to access.

— Posted by Mark Neill

I think you are wrong.

Lightfoot3Jan 20, 2015

"They already had permits for Utah and SC, but when it came time for the shooting test, they had NO idea how to even load their revolvers! I was appalled." - matt_wood

My wife and I previously had concealed carry permits from another state, that didn't require any type of training, shooting, classes, etc. While I was a long time shooter, my wife wasn't, so I signed her up for classes and took them along side her. I'd like to see a Federal conceal carry license, valid in every state. But I also think we need to make sure people are trained in handling and carrying firearms. Even the North Carolina class needs to be more in depth, especially in regards to scenario training.

Matt WoodJan 20, 2015

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"I suspect that if someone can afford the high cost of a full auto AK, they would know how to handle it."

Don't make me laugh. People buy guns everyday without even the slightest clue how to operate them. It is sad really...

— Posted by MaxD

EXACTLY! I took the CCH class the other weekend, and there was this couple in there that had just moved to NC. They already had permits for Utah and SC, but when it came time for the shooting test, they had NO idea how to even load their revolvers! I was appalled.

Lightfoot3Jan 20, 2015

"Still no doubt the NRA will put this one down as another "defense action"." - Grand Union

While I'm not a NRA member, no doubt that will characterize this as criminal and negligent behavior.

The problem is that they have to be far to one side, to counteract how far the opposition is to their side, such that we meet in the middle. I don't have a problem with more REASONABLE gun control laws. But as the vocal anti-gunners out here have made it known, they want something close to a full ban, and see each new gun control law (even those not needed) as a stepping stone to that ultimate goal.

Mark NeillJan 20, 2015

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Join the NRA and change the NRA through the power of vote. I can only speak of the people I know personally who are the NRA and they are all well respected, rational, business professionals. I think you may be surprised to see many of your neighbors, friends, and business associates are already members. I'm sure they have their fair share of fruitcakes as will any large organization, but by in large the group is made up of.... your neighbors!

— Posted by tarheelfan41

Too bad their leadership doesn't represent the general population's views on basic controls to access.

Lightfoot3Jan 20, 2015

I've been a responsible gun owner for over 40 years. Ever read a news story about me doing something illegal with my gun? Nope! Now multiply that by the millions of others you haven't read about. :)

Ronald NunnJan 20, 2015

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Headline says "man shoots AK-47" so I thought: "What did he shot it with, and why?"

Then, I read the headline and saw that a man shot 23 rounds with an AK-47 into a pair of apartments, and that investigators THINK he was trying to kill someone - so I'm thinking: "What gave them that idea?"

— Posted by Jeff Burns

I too, read this and thought the same thing. Here is this dude that shoot 23 rounds from an AK47 assault rifle into two apartments and Investigators 'believe' he was trying to kill someone. LOL. Really? Do you think? Duh.

68_dodge_polaraJan 20, 2015

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The AK-47 is available in semi-auto, and this person did NOT have a full-auto rifle.

— Posted by Singlemalt

As much as I believe your correct the article does say AK-47 "assault rifle" which by definition is only a full automatic rifle, well ok selective fire capable of full auto operation. I wager that the author of the article is incorrect.

disgusted2010Jan 20, 2015

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AK's dont cost much. You people are ignorant.

— Posted by Obama-in-2016

Once again the omniscient anti gun master has spoken. If you don't know what you are talking about it would be best not to show your ignorance.